William B. Dollard was born in October 1895 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private in Medical Detachment Company, 1st Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action on July 22, 1918 (at the age of 22) in Picardie, France and is now buried in Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Seringes-et- Nesles, France. His name is inscribed on the Buzancy monument but middle initial is D.
Distinguished Service Cross Award Citation:
Date of Action: July 22, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William B. Dollard, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 1918. When he learned that a colonel lay wounded in an exposed position in front of the lines, Private Dollard asked and obtained permission of his company commander to go to the officer's assistance. While attempting to perform this courageous duty he was killed by machine-gun fire.
General Orders No. No. 1, W.D., 1926
Home Town: New Bedford, MA
PRIVATE CITIZENS SUPPORTING AMERICA'S HERITAGE
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War Memorials Overseas, Inc.
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Dollard William B.
Name:
William B. Dollard
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
Unit:
1st Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1918-07-22
State:
Massachusetts
Cemetery:
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, France
Plot:
D
Row:
1
Grave:
8
Decoration:
Distinguished Service Cross
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